Significantly, this year Intel has secured orders for its Xeon processors from several Chinese state-affiliated agencies for AI applications, according to Reuters.
This action marks the latest chapter in the ongoing trade conflict, which has seen US administrations ban Chinese-made hardware from domestic networks and impose export controls to limit China's access to advanced computing technologies.
A ban could deal a significant blow to Intel, already struggling with financial challenges, a shrinking market share, and layoffs. It could also affect Chinese companies that are already contending with US export restrictions.